Nozzle Spray Head for Bottle Rinsing Machines from Japan
High-pressure stainless steel spray nozzles used in automated bottle rinsing systems to jet water or cleaning solutions into containers prior to filling. Classified under HTS 8422.90.91.20 as integral parts of bottle or container drying/cleaning machinery in packaging lines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide CAD drawings showing integration with rinsing machinery to substantiate classification as a dedicated part
• Ensure nozzles meet sanitary standards (e.g
• 3A certification) and include test reports to avoid holds at import
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare based on specialized manufacturing costs, not commodity stainless steel